Helping young people grow, heal, and discover who they are.
Living Wells Community & Development Center provides safe, supportive, and creative spaces where young people can learn, heal, and thrive.
All of our youth services are offered through two core programs:
- After-School Program (school-year)
- Summer Experience (summer months)
Everything we do for youth — tutoring, therapy, arts, mentoring, faith, and enrichment — is included within these programs.
After-School Program
When: During the school year
Who: Middle & High School students
Our After-School Program provides daily structure, safety, and support during the most critical hours of the day.
Each program day includes:
- Homework help & tutoring
- Therapeutic group circles
- Creative arts (dance, music, visual art, theater)
- Faith & character development
- Healthy snacks and meals
- Positive adult mentorship
This program helps students:
- Improve academically
- Build emotional strength
- Heal from trauma
- Gain confidence
- Develop purpose and identity
Summer Experience
When: Summer months
Who: Middle & High School students
The Summer Experience is a day-camp style program that blends fun, healing, learning, and real-world exposure.
Youth participate in:
- Creative arts intensives
- Therapeutic groups
- Team building & leadership
- Field trips & experiences
- Career and life-skills exposure
- Faith, reflection, and growth
The goal is to keep youth safe, inspired, and growing all summer — not just supervised.
What Youth Gain
Through both programs, youth receive:
- Academic support
- Emotional and mental health support
- Safe relationships with caring adults
- Opportunities to express themselves
- Life skills and leadership
- Hope for their future
Safety & Protection
Every Living Wells youth program follows strict safety standards:
- Two-adult rule at all times
- Background checks for all staff and volunteers
- Trauma-informed training
- Clear Code of Conduct
- Mandatory reporting and child protection policies
Families can trust that their children are safe and respected here.